Does Charlie Whitehurst deserve a chance to start in Week 1? (Photo by Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com)

Does Charlie Whitehurst deserve a chance to start in Week 1? (Photo by Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com)

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Should Tarvaris Jackson be the Seahawks' starter? (Photo by Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com)

Should Tarvaris Jackson be the Seahawks' starter? (Photo by Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com)

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Monday poll: Should the Seahawks open up the QB competition?

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Tarvaris Jackson was named the Seahawks’ starter from the moment the ink dried on his two-year contract.

Charlie Whitehurst, meanwhile, remains the backup, even though all indications prior to free agency were that Whitehurst would be given every opportunity to compete for the starting job.

Of course, coach Pete Carroll has his reasons, primarily that Jackson has familiarity with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and his system, something Carroll saw as a big advantage due to the short period of time the team has to prepare for this season.

But after two underwhelming starts by Jackson in the preseason — and two above-average outings by Whitehurst — should the Seahawks at least consider opening up the quarterback spot for competition?

That’s Monday’s poll question.

Should the Seahawks open up their QB competition?

Yes. Charlie Whitehurst deserves a chance to be the Week 1 starter.

No. Tarvaris Jackson is the right choice, and he shouldn't be judged based solely on two preseason games.